{"product_id":"ci930f-abb-ac-900f-profibus-dp-v1-communication-interface","title":"CI930F ABB AC 900F PROFIBUS DP-V1 Communication Interface","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ABB CI930F (3BDH001010R0002) functions as a high-performance PROFIBUS DP Master Communication Module specifically designed for the ABB AC 900F controller within the Freelance DCS ecosystem. This 100% brand new, original module establishes the critical communication link between the central controller and field-level assets, including smart sensors, actuators, motor drives, and remote I\/O stations. By supporting both DP-V0 and DP-V1 standards, the CI930F enables both cyclic data exchange and acyclic parameter access. It serves as the backbone for distributed automation, ensuring synchronized control and deep diagnostics across complex process plant networks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CI930F utilizes dual-port memory and redundant port architecture to maximize data throughput and network uptime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"firstRow\"\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Detail\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCI930F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3BDH001010R0002\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePROFIBUS DP-V0 \/ DP-V1\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaud Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e9.6 kbit\/s to 12 Mbit\/s (Auto-sensing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eController Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eABB AC 900F (Freelance DCS)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterface Connectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo 9-pin D-Sub (Line A \/ Line B)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMemory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e64 kB dual-port memory for fast data exchange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevice Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports up to 126 PROFIBUS Slaves\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e24 V DC via AC 900F Backplane\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRedundancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports PROFIBUS Line Redundancy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftware Requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFreelance 2013 or higher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEngineering Advantages\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ABB CI930F 3BDH001010R0002 resolves fieldbus bottlenecks and reliability concerns through specialized hardware features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative Line Redundancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe CI930F features two D-Sub 9-pin connectors (A and B). This hardware configuration supports physical line redundancy, allowing the network to survive a cable break or connector failure without interrupting the process. The module switches paths instantaneously to maintain controller-to-slave connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDual Protocol Support (DP-V0\/V1):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBy integrating DP-V1 capabilities, the module handles more than just simple I\/O bits. It allows for the acyclic transfer of complex device parameters and diagnostic data. This enables remote calibration of field instruments and advanced troubleshooting directly from the Freelance engineering station.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Speed Deterministic Exchange:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 64 kB dual-port memory architecture facilitates rapid data transfer between the PROFIBUS ASIC and the AC 900F CPU. This minimizes internal latency, ensuring that motor stop commands or safety interlocks propagate through the network with maximum speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlug-and-Play Backplane Integration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe module draws both power and logic signals directly from the AC 900F backplane. This eliminates the need for external power wiring and simplifies the physical installation, allowing for modular system expansion as plant requirements grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list-paddingleft-2\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the CI930F require an external power supply?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The module draws its required 80 mA current directly from the AC 900F controller backplane. You only need to provide the 24 V DC supply to the controller rack itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many PROFIBUS slaves can a single CI930F manage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CI930F follows standard PROFIBUS specifications and manages up to 126 slave devices. However, ensure you use RS485 repeaters if your network segment exceeds 32 devices to maintain signal integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this module compatible with older Freelance software versions?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CI930F requires ABB Freelance Version 2013 or higher. If you are running an older version, you must upgrade your software environment to ensure the GSD files and configuration tools recognize the 3BDH001010R0002 hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan the CI930F operate at the maximum PROFIBUS speed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The module supports the full PROFIBUS speed range up to 12 Mbit\/s. 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